The scientific workplace I have chosen is Huntingdon Life Sciences, which is a research company, located in the outskirts of Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. There are laws and regulations in place to monitor all types of scientific work in factories, in the field and laboratories. In every scientific workplace it is critical that each person follows the Health and Safety at Work Act, this covers all aspects and areas of the workplace, this act is mainly displayed in work places through a poster. The purpose of this act is to prevent any death, injury and ill health to those at work and those who are affected by work activities. As this workplace has more than five employees it is essential for them to produce a ‘Health and Safety Policy’ document, which is overseen by the ‘Health and Safety Executive’. The Health and Safety Executive sets out the general approach of this policy and oversees the policy. It is the Health and Safety Executive in Huntingdon Life Science to oversee the writing of the policy, accessing of risks, consulting workers and making sure that Health and Safety at work posters are displayed.…
The legislation relating to general health and safety is the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, it outlines that everybody has a duty of care for others. It also provides a framework which has been set by codes of conducts for the standard and quality of care provided in health and social care.…
1. Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 sets out the employers responsibility to safeguard his employees. This deals with welfare as well as the work environment and all equipment, plant and machinery.…
Following the current guidance in the health and safety at work act 1974, gives the responsibility for health and safety to the employer and employees. The premises must be well maintain and safe, accidents and indents form must be fill in when any accident occurs.…
After researching the Health and Safety at Work Act I can see that it gives clear guidelines and practices that should be followed within the workplace. Each individual workplace will hold their own policies on Health and Safety which should follow and implement the guidelines set out in the Act.…
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 is the primary piece of legislation covering occupational health and safety. Under this Act, the employer, the workers and the individuals being supported have responsibilities to ensure safety is maintained in the workplace. Your employer should display a copy of this Act on their main premises.…
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 is the primary piece of legislation covering occupational health and safety. Under this Act, the employer, the workers and the individuals being supported have responsibilities to ensure safety is maintained in the workplace. The employer should display a copy of this Act on the main premises. The main purpose of the legislation is:…
Health and safety work act, the health and safety work act was put in place to ensure all employers are keeping their employees safe whilst at work (within reasonably practical) they will be looking after their health and safety. For example ensuring they are capable of completing a task whilst at work using the right equipment to help them for example a hoist.…
* The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999…
Health and safety procedures should always be proportionate to the risks of an activity. Staff should be given the training they need so they can keep themselves and children safe and manage risks effectively. The main legislation covering this area is the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 and regulation made under act , in particular the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.…
The health and safety work act is basically a duty that all employers must ensue that its taken place amongst the employees. For example the employers must make sure machines/equipment is protected for use and maintained well. Adequate training of staff to ensure safe use, handling and storage of dangerous substances. This act applies to almost everyone in a working engineering workplace, Both including the employers and employees.…
The legislations that cover health and safety are health and safety at work act 1974…
The main piece of legislation which governs the everyday provision of health and safety in workplaces is the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. All settings have a legal duty to comply with this Act, as well as any further regulations which may apply. It is essential that all senior staff keep their knowledge of the legislation up to date.…
The principal aim of following health, safety and security procedures is to prevent harm from occurring not only to employees while they at work but also to the business itself and its customers. Additionally, there are legal reasons why these procedures must be followed. According to one of the key legislation which is generic legislation Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 both employers and employees are responsible for ensuring safe and secure work environment.…
Stakeholders? The parties involved in occupational health in safety – employers, employees, unions, government, families and broader community, tax-payers, health and safety professionals…